OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — The House advanced a measure from Rep. Nicole Miller, R‑Edmond, to strengthen Oklahoma’s long‑term transportation funding and increase transparency around major infrastructure projects. HB 4280 would raise the ROADS Fund’s annual cap by $10 million beginning in FY 2027, lifting it to $670 million.
Miller said the adjustment is necessary to keep pace with inflation and construction costs that threaten ODOT’s eight‑year Construction Work Plan. “This measure helps ensure the ROADS Fund remains reliable and sustainable so ODOT can continue planning and delivering the highway and bridge projects our communities depend on,” she said.
The bill also requires ODOT to notify state leaders and local lawmakers when a project in the eight‑year plan is significantly delayed or removed, including the reason, the funding needed to maintain the timeline, and any impact on the agency’s Asset Preservation Plan.
HB 4280 passed with the title off, a standard step for bills with fiscal implications. It now moves to the Senate and would return to the House for final action if approved.
